Marker Unveiling for Local Lynching Victims

The marker names the seven men known to have been lynched in our county between 1877 and 1950, along with information about that era of racial terror. The memorial will remember the victims, create greater awareness and understanding of the history of racial terror lynching and its impacts, and promote racial reconciliation in our community. The service will include a keynote address, live performances, and healing prayers. Local leaders and descendants of lynching victims will be invited to speak, and a free community meal will be served.